T.I. Wants You To Know What A Stripper Job Fair Looks Like

June 12, 2016 - 8:16 pm
by
Lauren Sims

Atlanta rapper adds another branch to the Hustle Gang empire.

From T-Pain’s “I’m In Love With A Stripper” to Juicy J's “Bandz A Make Her Dance,” the appeal and the influence of the strip culture continues to grow as music artists bring light to the “turnt” environment of the strip club.

It's not uncommon to hear hot spots like K.O.D (King of Diamonds), Magic City, or Blue Flame, dropped in lyrics, but Tip “T.I.” Harris is planning to make a different mark on the strip club industry. The King of the South and his partner, Damon Cobbs, are in the process of opening V Live, a strip joint showcasing the exceptional talents of the crème de la crème of the stripper circuit in ATL.

A few days ago, the Georgia native native held a stripper job fair/casting call, where around 1,600 women showed up to be judged on appearance, personality and, of course, their cakes.

If you’re wondering how one would go about judging the credibility of one’s backside, think of things like “clapability”, size, density, “shakeability,” etc.

The southern sensation and certified hustler continues to add to his repertoire of mogul-esque accomplishments, which include his eight-year-old fashion, line Akoo Clothing, and his southern cuisine restaurant, Scale 925, in downtown Atlanta.

An official opening date for V Live, has yet to be announced, but T.I. is rumored to be shooting for end of June.

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The couple has been at the center of cheating rumors in the past with both denying them every time. Rydes has also come forward to condemn the baby rumors. "I had my baby with the man I was dating and that ain't Iman," she said. "Y'all should be ashamed of creating this negative energy and throwing it around like it won't affect anyone."

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